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Everyone is a critic—mostly unpaid. I am paid. Reviewing is my career. My income isdependent upon the tools of my trade: words , wit and wisdom. Film reviews are my specialty , followed closely by biographies.

I find my work immensely satisfying but feel reviewers , generally , are misunderstood—maligned even. The very nature of our work is criticism , positive and negative. Oftenthe negative criticisms are the ones by which a reviewer is mostly remembered! Whileseasoned reviewers tend to have a formula ensuring objectivity and impartiality , barbedcomments—those single , indulgent departures from the formula ,enticing litigation—sell.

A few recent ‘one-liners ’ spring to mind (authors shall remain anonymous).

The plot thickened ; pity the characters weren ’ t there to see it happen.

An unwelcome departure from the writer ’ s previous ventures into mediocrity.

‘ Shambolic ’ is a word too infrequently applied to films of this style.

This was Benson ’ s debut as a playwright. Described in advertising as a satiricalwork , the tragedy unfolded scene by scene.

At times like these I draw inspiration from my friends and family ; the book provided none.

It [the movie plot] lumbered along , collapsed , and writhed on the ground whilethe main characters watched.

These are the comments which gain reviewers that barbarous reputation. Singlelines embedded in lengthy well-constructed reviews. The tantalising snippets that areremembered—that come back to bite!

Spare a thought next time you ponder a review. The literary critic has performeda community service , providing a considered opinion about entertainmentofferings (burnt or otherwise) , possibly saving you time and money in the process. If occasionally you meet a razor sharp comment , enjoy it , but recognise it as a stylisticdeparture!

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1. ‘Open to review’ is a deliberate pun and refers to the idea that reviewers

(A) need to be balanced in their criticisms.(B) pass judgement after attending ‘opening nights’.(C) should not hide anonymously behind unfavourable comments.(D) are judged for their own work as much as they judge the work of others.

2. Which option best captures the ideas in paragraph two?

(A) Positive reviews are not very entertaining.(B) Reviewers should be wary about their nasty remarks.(C) Critics deliberately provoke circumstances which may lead to legal action.(D) Readers tend to react more to the incisive negative comments in a review.

3. The tone of the ‘one-liners’ in paragraph three is

(A) acidic.(B) tactful.(C) tasteful.(D) poignant.

4. The statement ‘A wanton departure from the writer’s previous ventures into mediocrity’implies that

(A) the writer’s style lacks verve but a positive review could provide motivation to improve.(B) the writer’s international experiences have had a positive in uence on the latest work.(C) the writer’s present offering is an innovative work that has produced a stunning result.(D) the writer’s prior work was pedestrian and the change in approach is less than successful.

5. What does the writer mean when she says that some comments may ‘come back to bite’?

(A) The authors of the texts are likely to be deeply hurt by the comments.(B) The comments will cloud the judgement of the future audiences of the texts.(C) The reviewers who made the comments could nd themselves getting into trouble.(D) The comments do not lose their power no matter how many times they are repeated.

6. The writer’s use of the term ‘community service’ is intended to be

(A) caustic.(B) ippant.(C) derisive.(D) defamatory.


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7. Which statement about reviewers’ comments would the writer most likely agree with?

(A) Comments that are highly scathing would be rejected by readers.(B) Reviewers rely too much on sensationalism to attract their readers’ attention.(C) Experience gives reviewers the con dence to be more colourful in their comments.(D) Although reviewers strive to be objective, personal feelings sometimes get in the way.

For questions 8 to 10 choose the words which best t the style and meaning of thepassage.

Clarence House

The weather next morning was dull, but at least it was dry and warm, and Tranmere’s narrow streets werepacked with sauntering holidaymakers. Dylan set out again for Clarence House. This time, however, hefound the enormous gates closed. (8) , but secured with lock and chain.

‘Odd,’ he muttered to himself.

Or was it? Perhaps the man he had seen yesterday had departed and this was great-uncle Marcus’sguarantee (9) .

The sound of an approaching car interrupted Dylan’s thoughts—and at the same time answered a fewquestions. (10) , he recognised it immediately as the one parked outside Clarence House yesterday.

As it slowed and came to a halt, Dylan recognised the man at the wheel.

8. (A) Once opened(B) And not only closed(C) He had not expected that(D) Although it was not open to everyone

9. (A) against further invasion of his privacy.(B) to avoid further invasion of his privacy.

(C ) prevention of further invasion of his privacy.(D ) protecting from further invasion of his privacy.

10. (A) Meanwhile a car swept past him(B) Since the car tore down the road(C) Just then a car clearing the bend(D) For as the car came round the corner



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RL Reading – Literary questions which require students to comprehend and interpret texts such asstories, poems, extracts from novels, reviews, plays

RF Reading – Factual questions which require students to understand and interpret informationand argument texts, including texts which incorporate diagrams, tablesand images from a range of curriculum areas, e.g. reports, editorials,advertisements, explanations

TD Textual devices questions which require students to recognise and to interpret textualdevices which include figurative and rhetorical language (e.g. metaphor,rhetorical question, pun) and text conventions (e.g. use of different font sizes

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SYN Syntax questions about accuracy and clarity within sentences or texts (e.g. pronounreference, tense) and the recognition of grammatical terms (e.g. noun, mainclause)

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1 D Interpret a pun in the title of a persuasive text TD Easy

2 D Synthesise a part of a persuasive text to identify the writer’s main argument RF Medium

3 A Identify the tone of quotations used in a persuasive text RF Easy

4 C Interpret a quotation used in a persuasive text RF Medium

5 C Interpret an idiom used in a persuasive text VOC Medium

6 B Infer the writer’s intention in using a particular phrasein a persuasive text RF Medium/Hard

7 C Synthesise a persuasive text for the writer’s opinion of the subject RF Hard

8 B Identify the best option to complete a description withsubject reference in previous sentence SYN Medium/Hard

9 A Identify the prepositional phrase to best complete asentence SYN Medium/Hard

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